When you're taking down the man, you need to protect yourself. That means hardening your heart and fighting even though you aren't naturally violent. It means constantly keeping an eye, or more importantly, and ear out for all sorts of danger. It also means protecting your hand from blistering as you pull back that bowstring. Sure, you used to be a simple girl from a mining town, but now you represent your people. You have to take every advantage that's offered even if it's as simple as this glove to protect your shooting hand. You have to survive and to survive you have to fight.

Life in the arena is confusing, it's a twisted and beautiful maze that can turn dangerous at any moment. It helps to know that everyone is rooting for the girl on fire. Using all your skills, you may just be able to break this cycle of violence. If anyone can do it you can. The odds are in your favor.